15 DAYS | €4995 | COMFORT SERIES | GROUP MAX 10
15 Days | From €4995 Twin Share
Often when we think of Southern Africa our minds drift immediately to safari. We see wildlife on rolling plains of grasslands and acacia trees. But there is so much more than that. Southern Africa is home to some of the most beautiful – and underrated – landscapes on the planet. It’s an absolute playground for photographers.
This photography tour will take you on a mild adventure through the best that South Africa and Lesotho have to offer.
We’ll start in the stunning city of Cape Town. Then, we’ll cruise along the garden route and into the epic wild coast. Eventually, we’ll cut inland stopping at Addo Elephant National Park. We’ll go to Leotho, one of the most photogenic places on the planet and visit its gem: Melatsunyane Falls. Then, we’ll dive over Sani Pass and into the iconic Drakensberg Mountains before capping it all of with a safari in Kruger National Park.
Join us on what is guaranteed to be a memory card-filling, epic adventure.
Costs, Info & Booking
Dates: January 9-23, 2027
Start/End City: Cape Town / Johannesburg
Days: 15
Maximum Group Size: 10
Trip Style: Comfort Series
Fitness Level 2: Easy, some walking. No hikes.
Price: €4,995
Deposit (20%): €990
- HIGHLIGHTS:
- Stunning Cape Town
- The Wild Coast
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Kruger National Park
- The Drakensberg Mountains
- Blyde River Canyon
- Sani Pass
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TRVL° Trip Style
Comfortable Adventure: The TRVL° Photography Comfort Series blends discovery with ease, offering journeys that immerse photographers in inspiring destinations without sacrificing rest or relaxation. These trips are designed for those who seek meaningful adventure with a gentler edge. Capturing remarkable stories while enjoying comfortable accommodations, smooth travel, and a pace that prioritises both creativity and comfort.
How is the Accommodation?
Southern African accommodation is very comfortable. We’ll be staying in lodges the whole way through. They will mostly fit into the 3-star category with the occasional 4-star.
The lodges inside Kruger National Park are almost like little cities. They have cafes, swimming pools, and are overall extremely nice.
Fitness Level 2: There is quite a bit of driving on this trip, but nothing too off-road. There is some walking. In the Drakensbergs there is an optional day of hiking, but – of course – you can choose to skip that and explore things from the ground level instead.
“Semi” Self-Drive: It’s imporant to note that this is a “semi” self-drive trip. That means that participants will have the option to drive. There will be one 4×4 for every 4 participants. Brendan will drive one of the vehicles. But, each vehicle will also need at least one other driver. There is no requirement to drive. But if you’d like to, you may be one of the “drivers”.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day and Welcome Meeting in Cape Town
Day 2: Drive to Hermamus via the Penguin Colony. Whale watching excursion
Day 3: Cruising the garden route to Plettenburg Bay. Robberg Nature Reserve.
Day 4: Visiting Addo Elephant National Park
Day 5: Long driving day. We’ll stop at Mountain Zebra National Park.
Day 6: We’ll head into Lesotho. Visit Melatsunyane Falls.
Day 7: We’ll cross the EPIC Sani Pass to the Drakensbergs.
Day 8: Full day in the Drakensbergs.
Day 9: We’ll head to Mbombela (formely Nelspruit)
Days 10-12: Kruger National Park
Day 13: Visit Blyde River Canyon
Day 14: Head to Johannesburg.
Day 15: Tour ends after breakfast.
What’s Included:
- Twin occupancy lodging. Private single lodging is available with payment of a single supplement fee.
- All transportation during the tour.
- 3 meals a day within the tour dates.
- Airport transfers at arrival/departure and during the tour.
- All permits and entry fees.
- Instruction, guidance, and image reviews from our expert photography guides.
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare to and from South Africa, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees.
- Passport and visa fees, if applicable.
- Travel medical & evacuation insurance (required).
- Trip cancellation insurance (optional but recommended).
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Any accommodations or meals before or after the tour dates.
What is TRVL° All About?
In short, the motto is: “Explore. Adventure. Capture.”
One of our goals is to create beautiful photos, yes. And we will. But our larger goal is to connect with the destination we travel, and to create memories. We want our participants to feel empowered by the experience. We want our participants to walk away feeling like they captured great images, and even better stories.
We work with local tour operators and photographers in order to empower the photography community in the destinations we visit. And in working with these local photographers, we help connect our tour participants with the locals on a way that is so special.
Your Adventure Photo Leader
Brendan van Son is a renowned photographer originally from Canada. After spending 12 years on the road working nomadically as a travel photographer and writer, Brendan is now settled down in Portugal.
Brendan’s work has been featured by some of the world’s most famous publications. Moreover, he has worked with many of the planet’s top commercial brands.
He says that he’s a traveller first, and a photographer second. Brendan always prioritizes the journey, the experience, and the learning aspect of travel. He believes that if you focus on trying to understand your destination, the photos will come naturally.
How to Book
To join this photography tour to South Africa and Lesotho you’ll need to pay the deposit of 20%. Before you book, please be sure to read our cancellation policy.
The tour price is based on twin share which means that if you book solo, you’ll be matched with a roommate of the same gender. If you wish to have private accommodation throughout the trip, you’ll need to pay a single supplement – which or this trip is €1,600 Euros.
You can make that deposit via the link below.
info@trvlphotography.com
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